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The crews knocking on doors after a storm are set up for asphalt, and a wood roof punishes that inexperience. Repairing cedar means knowing how to lift a course without cracking the shakes beside it, how to fasten without splitting new wood, and how the felt weaves between courses to move water. Replacing individual shakes yourself, or letting an unqualified crew do it, can also void your roofing warranty. Cedar earns its natural beauty and long-lasting protection only when the work is done by hands that know the material.
Knowing cedar also means knowing where to source it and whose standards to follow. We recommend Certi-Label shakes graded under the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, the industry body that sets the grading and installation standards for cedar roofing, because that label marks cedar that meets certified grading standards. Following those established practices is where a long-lasting cedar roof starts.
The first visit puts us on the roof, not in a sales pitch. Your initial consultation pairs with a thorough inspection for split and missing shakes, fraying along the bottom edges, curling severe enough to expose the felt, and moss or algae holding moisture against the wood.
Cedar hides its problems well. The shakes, the felt underlayment, and the decking underneath each get checked and photographed so nothing rides on guesswork. When storm damage is the cause, those photos become the backbone of your insurance company claim.
For a full cedar shake roof installation, we build the entire system to manufacturer specifications using Certi-Label cedar shakes, including Certi-Split handsplit and resawn shakes and Certi-Sawn tapersawn shakes. Every bundle carries the label and its grade, so you can confirm exactly what is going on your roof.
Every job closes with a final installation walkthrough. We confirm the repair blends with the surrounding roof, clear the site completely, and walk you through what was done and how to protect the work going forward.
More than 32 years of experience and hundreds of cedar shake roofs repaired across metro Atlanta, alongside our slate and specialty roofing work
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Georgia humidity is the one thing your cedar roofing was not milled for, and roof maintenance is how it copes. A regular inspection catches small problems early. Gentle, low-pressure cleaning removes moss and algae without stripping the wood. A wood preservative applied at the right interval guards against moisture and UV wear, extending roof life and long-term performance. Our cedar cleaning and maintenance programs keep the roof strong between repairs and preserve your home’s curb appeal.
Water finds every open split and slips past the exposed felt toward the decking.
Sunlight breaks down exposed felt, and the gap that one damaged shake left behind starts working on its neighbors.
Moisture feeds rot that spreads shake to shake, while moss lifts edges and holds water against the wood.
What began as minor repairs turns into structural damage, and a section repair becomes a full replacement.
Cost depends on how many individual shakes need replacing, how easy the roof is to access, and whether the damage calls for larger section repairs. Every roof differs, so we confirm pricing with a free estimate after inspecting the damage. 0% APR financing for 12 months is available, subject to credit approval.
A cedar shake roof lasts 30 to 50 years with proper maintenance. Georgia humidity pushes cedar toward the lower end of that range when maintenance is skipped, which is why cleaning, treatment, and a regular inspection schedule matter more here than in drier climates.
Insurance only covers roof damage from sudden, catastrophic events like major hailstorms or high-wind storms. Damage from normal wear, aging, or lack of maintenance is not covered. Hail splits with sharp edges are exactly the kind of documentable event adjusters look for, and we stay in contact with your insurance company from documentation through completed repair. Learn more about what insurance covers.
We advise against it. Pulling individual shakes without lifting the surrounding courses correctly cracks good wood, breaks the felt weave, and can void your roofing warranty. A cedar specialist like Mr. Roofer of Atlanta makes the same repair without creating three new problems.
If the roof is structurally sound, repair protects what you have. If replacement is coming either way, synthetic shake from CeDUR, DaVinci, and Enviroshake recreates the aesthetic appeal of cedar with less upkeep, and we install and repair both. That range of options means we recommend the roofing solution that fits your specific needs, not the only one we sell.
Homeowners choose cedar for the look first. Each shake splits from the log with its own grain and color, and a cedar roof weathers to a soft silver-gray that no manufactured shingle reproduces. Cedar does more than look good. Western red cedar carries natural oils that resist decay and insects, so it holds up against moisture without chemical help, and it comes from a renewable wood rather than a manufactured material. Grade matters too. Handsplit shakes cut from 100% edge grain stock lie flat and keep their shape through Georgia humidity better than flat-grain wood. For a cedar shingle home, no other roofing material matches that character and warmth.
Trust your cedar to the crew that works it every week. Contact Mr. Roofer for a free estimate on cedar shake repair, replacement, or maintenance today.
